Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Thanks everyone for all the info! This is way more complicated than I thought it would be. Going to make sure I stay on top of the weekly filing and keep checking my account daily.
You've got this! Just stay organized and don't let anything slip through the cracks.
Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
One last tip - screenshot everything in your Washington ESD account in case there are system glitches. I've seen people lose documentation when the site has problems.
Good thinking. I'll start doing that right away.
Especially screenshot your weekly claim confirmations. Those are proof you filed on time if there are ever disputes.
Join the conversation
This thread is really helpful. I'm bookmarking it in case I ever get laid off again. The unemployment system is so confusing when you're dealing with it for the first time.
Totally agree. I wish Washington ESD made this information clearer on their website. Shouldn't have to piece it together from forum posts.
The Washington ESD website has gotten better over the years, but it's still pretty overwhelming when you're stressed about losing your job.
For anyone else reading this later - the Washington State unemployment handbook is actually pretty comprehensive if you can find it. Has all the rules about filing deadlines, backdating, good cause reasons, etc. Worth downloading and reading through.
Is that available online or do you have to request a physical copy?
Both. You can download the PDF from the Washington ESD website or they'll mail you a printed copy if you request it.
Join the conversation
Used Claimyr when I got fired and needed to speak with Washington ESD about whether my termination qualified as misconduct. The agent explained that my situation (fired for not meeting unrealistic sales quotas) wasn't misconduct. Really helpful service.
Thanks for sharing that example. My situation sounds similar - unrealistic expectations rather than actual misconduct.
Unrealistic performance standards definitely aren't misconduct. You should be fine for unemployment benefits.
Don't stress too much about it. Washington state is pretty worker-friendly when it comes to unemployment eligibility. Even if they initially deny your claim, you can appeal and often win.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Feeling much more confident about my situation now.
Good luck! Most people in your situation end up getting benefits. Just file as soon as you're terminated and be honest about the circumstances.
Join the conversation
Don't overthink it too much. Follow the basic requirements, file on time, look for work, and report everything accurately. Most people get through it without major drama.
You're right - I'm probably overthinking this. Thanks for the reality check.
The most important thing is to stay organized and keep good records. If anything goes wrong, having documentation makes all the difference in getting it resolved quickly.
I'm starting a spreadsheet today to track everything. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
That's a great approach. You'll do fine with that level of organization.
Zara Malik
Also remember that even though there's a waiting week, you should still register with WorkSource (worksourcewa.com) right away since that's required for maintaining eligibility.
0 coins
Paolo Rizzo
•another thing to add to the list, thanks for mentioning that
0 coins
Zara Malik
•WorkSource registration is mandatory within a certain timeframe, so don't put it off. It's also actually helpful for job searching.
0 coins
Luca Greco
sounds like you've got a good handle on the timing now. file right after your last day, be ready with all your info, and stay consistent with weekly claims. you should be all set!
0 coins
Paolo Rizzo
•really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out, this thread has been super informative
0 coins